The Hour of the Pig (1993)
1h 52m
Running Time
September 25, 1993Release Date
The Hour of the Pig (1993)
1h 52m
Running Time
September 25, 1993Release Date
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Plot.
In medieval France, young lawyer Richard Courtois leaves Paris for the simpler life in the country. However, he is soon drawn into amorous and political intrigues. At the same time, he is pushed to defend a pig, owned by the mysterious gypsy Samira. The pig has been arrested for the murder of a young boy.
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Cast & Crew.
Colin Firth
Richard Courtois
Amina Annabi
Samira
Jim Carter
Mathieu
Donald Pleasence
Pincheon
Ian Holm
Albertus
Nicol Williamson
Seigneur Jehan d'Auferre
Michael Gough
Magistrate Boniface
Harriet Walter
Jeannine Martin
Lysette Anthony
Filette d'Auferre
Sophie Dix
Maria
Dave Atkins
Valliere
Elizabeth Spriggs
Madame Langlois
Leslie Megahey
Director
Melissa Wilkes
Young Girl (as Melissa Wilks)
David M. Thompson
Producer
Justin Chadwick
Gerard d'Auferre
Alexandre Desplat
Composer
Charles Dale
First Witness
John Hooper
Cinematographer
Sophie Baker
Still Photographer
Isabelle Dedieu
Editor
Bernard Wuthrich
Steadicam Operator
Joyce Nettles
CastingDirector
Bruce Macadie
ProductionDesigner
Nigel Willoughby
Camera Operator
Tristam Cones
Clapper Loader
Graham Hazard
Focus Puller
Marc Falchier
Camera Operator
Laurie Shane
Gaffer
Julie Ankerson
Foley Artist
Catherine Bruchon
Makeup Artist
Jan Sewell
Makeup Artist
Daniel Phillips
Makeup Artist
Stephen Young
Dialogue Editor
Joe Walker
Sound Editor
Dave Edwards
Associate Producer
Jane Broomfield
Art Direction
Anna Buruma
Costume Design
Bob Weinstein
Executive Producer
Harvey Weinstein
Executive Producer
Jean-Claude Fleury
Executive Producer
Claudine Sainderichin
Executive Producer
Michael Wearing
Executive Producer
Media.
Details.
Release DateSeptember 25, 1993
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 52m
Content RatingR
Box Office$667
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
child murderer
court case
animal attack
dark comedy
gothic
witchcraft
dark ages
french history
Wiki.
The Hour of the Pig is a 1993 film by writer/director Leslie Megahey, produced by the BBC. The film stars Colin Firth, Ian Holm, Donald Pleasence, Nicol Williamson, Jim Carter and Amina Annabi. It was released in the United States as The Advocate. The film is usually categorised as a drama, although it could also be classified as a mystery or a black comedy.
For its UK theatrical release, the film was given a 15 certificate, while the North American release was rated R, primarily due to its nudity and sexual content.
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